Service life of the Atlant washing machine

Users often confuse the warranty and estimated service life of the Atlant washing machine. The warranty period is the period of time during which the manufacturer of household appliances is obliged to carry out free repairs if problems with the equipment arose through no fault of the user. The service life is the approximate time that the “home assistant” should work for the owner, provided that all rules for operating the device are followed. Of course, this period is not a guarantee that the machine will last exactly as long as indicated by the manufacturer, because this is only an approximate figure. Let's look at the basic rules for caring for the SM in order to extend the life of the device.

How reliable are Atlant washing machines?

First of all, we note that Atlant brand equipment is covered by a 3-year warranty. This is an excellent indicator, considering that most washing machine manufacturers provide a warranty of only 1 year. This means that the Belarusian company produces high-quality and reliable devices that will ideally serve for at least 36 months after purchase.

With service life, everything is even better, because company representatives immediately claim 10 years of service life for their equipment. Statistics from service centers cite the figure as 8 years - this is how long Atlant washing equipment usually operates without breakdowns. This is a very good indicator, because even devices from the brands Indesit, Beko, Candy and others most often break down for the first time after 5 years of active use.

Don't neglect caring for your equipment

In order for the actual service life to be about 10 years or more, it is necessary to properly care for the equipment. Basic care recommendations are also the most basic to implement - open the machine door after each operating cycle for ventilation, and also wipe all surfaces dry to avoid the formation of mold and unpleasant odors. As for more serious prevention, it should be carried out at least once a quarter. What do we have to do?

First, turn off the power to the “home assistant” and disconnect it from all communications.
Remove the household chemical cuvette and wash it thoroughly in hot water and soap. If plaque or mold has already formed on the detergent tray, then additionally treat the element with a sponge.
Disconnect the inlet hose from the washing machine and rinse it with a powerful stream of hot water from the tap.
Remove the filter mesh and rinse it with hot water to remove dirt.
Clean the machine's drain filter, located in the lower right corner of the machine, hidden by the decorative panel. To do this, you need to cover the floors with rags or towels, and place a water container under the machine. Only after this can you open the plug, wait until all the water comes out of the washer, and then rinse the filter and the walls of the hole from debris, plaque and other contaminants.
Check the condition of the rubber drum seal, which should be free of cracks, debris and mold.
Try turning the drum with your own hands - it should rotate without difficulty, but with a little tension. Listen to the sounds the container makes - there should be no creaking or metallic grinding.

When a “home assistant” makes strange sounds during diagnostics or work, this is a reason to seek help from a service center specialist.

Inspect the drain hose for blockages and damage. If the element is solid, then rinse it under strong pressure from the tap.

This list of recommendations will not be difficult to follow at home at least once every few months. This does not require any special experience, professional knowledge, or special tools.

If anomalies are observed in the operation of the machine

The longer you use household appliances, the more carefully you should treat them and the more carefully you need to monitor them. If you suddenly notice anomalies in the behavior of the device, for example, strange noise, hum or increased vibrations, then before calling a technician, you can try to check the device yourself. To do this, you will have to partially disassemble the machine, check the dampers, bearings and counterweights. To do this, follow the instructions.

Disconnect SM from all communications.
For convenience, move the equipment to a spacious room to gain free access to all sides of the unit.
Prepare a few unnecessary rags or towels in advance.
Unscrew the fixing bolts of the top cover of the machine and remove it.
Repeat the previous step with the back wall of the case.
Find counterweights - these concrete blocks must be intact, without cracks or small chips. Try to apply light pressure on the blocks to make sure that the elements are securely secured with bolts. If the counterweights are not securely fastened, the fastenings must be strengthened. If the blocks are damaged, they will have to be replaced.
Check the tension of the drive belt - it should not fly off.If this happens, then it is permissible to either replace it with an analogue, or wash, dry and treat it with pine rosin.
At the bottom of the machine, check the shock absorbers, which should be elastic. For reliability, it is worth treating the springs with graphite lubricant.
Get to the water heating element and clean it of deposits. To do this, you must first disconnect the wires connected to the part, loosen the holding central nut and remove the heating element. Plaque can be easily removed with a sponge or brush after soaking the element in a vinegar solution.

Be sure to take a photo of the wiring before disconnecting it, so that when assembling you have an example of the correct connection of the wires at hand.

Examine all sensors and wires that must be undamaged.
Finally, feel all the tubes that go from the dispenser to the tank, as well as the fill valve. All of the listed elements must be not only intact, but also dry.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in home diagnostics - you just need to carefully follow our instructions and replace the damaged parts with the same or similar ones, which a household appliance store will help you with.